The bill would require the State Department’s annual human rights reports to describe reproductive rights in each country. Reports would cover policies and access related to contraception, family planning, pregnancy and childbirth care, sexually transmitted infections, abortion, and post-abortion care. They would also report pregnancy-related injuries and deaths, discrimination, coercion, violence, barriers to services, and differences in access and health outcomes. The bill would require State Department officials to consult with civil society groups, local organizations, and relevant U.S. agencies when preparing the reports. It has been referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
If enacted, the bill would change what the United States reports about reproductive rights and related health care in other countries. It does not set rules for health care in the United States or provide individual services.
The bill text does not specify costs or funding. No publicly available information.
The bill’s findings say reproductive rights are human rights and that reporting on access, discrimination, coercion, and health outcomes is important. They also state that barriers to reproductive health care can affect equality and well-being.
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